Aldol Condensation and Organic Chemistry
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What is formed in an aldol condensation reaction?

  • α-hydroxyaldehyde or α-hydroxyketone
  • γ-hydroxyaldehyde or γ-hydroxyketone
  • δ-hydroxyaldehyde or δ-hydroxyketone
  • β-hydroxyaldehyde or β-hydroxyketone (correct)

    • What does the dehydration stage in aldol condensation involve?

  • Oxidation of a water molecule or an alcohol molecule
  • Elimination of a water molecule or an alcohol molecule (correct)
  • Addition of a water molecule or an alcohol molecule
  • Reduction of a water molecule or an alcohol molecule

    • What is the first part of the aldol condensation reaction called?

  • Dehydration reaction
  • Aldol reaction (correct)
  • Ketone enolate addition
  • Decarboxylation

    • What is the structural unit found in many naturally occurring molecules and pharmaceuticals?

    <p>Aldol (aldehyde + alcohol)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'aldol condensation' commonly refer to in biochemistry?

    <p>The first (addition) stage of the process - the aldol reaction itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

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